| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $171.69 | 7.868% | $185.1986 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.45 | 7.321% | $241.9552 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.87 | 7.684% | $94.6219 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.52 | 8.486% | $164.378 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.71 | 4.848% | $118.1742 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.99 | 6.247% | $39.3008 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.90 | 4.130% | $10.3089 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.13 | $853.9376 | $853.94 | $853.90 | $854.00 | |